rules

Definitions

Principles or regulations governing conduct, action, or procedure within a particular area or activity.

The exercise of authority or control over a country, area, or group of people.

To be the most prominent, excellent, or powerful entity in a specific context.

Examples

You must follow the school rules if you want to stay in the program.

He believes that he makes his own rules when it comes to his career.

The board decided to change the rules of the game to make it more challenging.

Synonyms

regulations laws guidelines principles directives statutes policies

Antonyms

chaos anarchy disorder lawlessness freedom license confusion